About Ralph Polson
Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 92). Ralph Polson was an American basketball player.
Ralph Mathewson Polson (October 26, 1929 – May 6, 2022) was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Polson was drafted with the fifth pick in the first round of the 1952 NBA draft. On December 11, 1952, Polson was sold from the Knicks to the Philadelphia Warriors. In Polson's one NBA season, he averaged 3.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Polson?
American basketball player (1929–2022)
When was Ralph Polson born?
Ralph Polson was born on 26 October 1929 in Riverside.
When did Ralph Polson die?
Ralph Polson died on 6 May 2022.
What was Ralph Polson's occupation?
Ralph Polson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ralph Polson?
Ralph Polson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Polson. https://biography.guide/ralph-polson/
MLA: "Ralph Polson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-polson/.
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